Combined phacoemulsification and Ahmed valve glaucoma drainage implant: a retrospective case series

To report on the efficacy and safety of combined phacoemulsification and an Ahmed valve glaucoma drainage implant with respect to visual acuity improvement, intraocular pressure (IOP) control, and requirement for antiglaucoma medication. A retrospective chart review was conducted of 41 eyes (31 pati...

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Published in:European journal of ophthalmology 2008-03, Vol.18 (2), p.191-198
Main Authors: Nassiri, N, Sadeghi Yarandi, S, Mohammadi, B, Rahmani, L
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cataract - complications
Cataract - physiopathology
Cataract - therapy
Female
Glaucoma - complications
Glaucoma - physiopathology
Glaucoma - surgery
Glaucoma Drainage Implants
Humans
Intraocular Pressure - physiology
Intraoperative Complications
Male
Phacoemulsification - methods
Postoperative Complications
Prosthesis Implantation
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
Visual Acuity - physiology
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Summary:To report on the efficacy and safety of combined phacoemulsification and an Ahmed valve glaucoma drainage implant with respect to visual acuity improvement, intraocular pressure (IOP) control, and requirement for antiglaucoma medication. A retrospective chart review was conducted of 41 eyes (31 patients) with coexisting visually significant cataracts and uncontrolled glaucoma who had combined phacoemulsification and Ahmed valve implantation. The outcome measures were: visual acuity, IOP, antiglaucoma medication requirements, and intra- and post-operative complications. Success was categorized as absolute (IOP
ISSN:1120-6721
1724-6016
DOI:10.1177/112067210801800205